In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expatsIncreased Japanese investment in Gujarat's Vithalapur has drawn many auto engineers, leading to a boom in Japanese-friendly hotels offering...
02 Oct, 2025, 10.08 AM IST
Ramen lovers beware: Frequent slurping may raise your risk of early death, study findsA Japanese study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing, traced 6,500 adults in Yamagata Prefecture more than 4.5 years ...
24 Sep, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
The Tippling PointExpat workers’ quest to enjoy a drink in India.
20 Apr, 2025, 06.48 PM IST
When soju meets statutes: Japanese, Korean bistros face hurdles in India over alcoholJapanese and Korean restaurants in India faced challenges due to strict alcohol regulations, impacting their cultural norms of corporate so...
19 Apr, 2025, 11.04 PM IST
Sake made in space? Here's what Japanese sake brand Dassai is planning on sending to the International Space StationSake is a very popular Japanese alcohol, that is savored not only in the country, but is consumed by a major part of the world. However, no...
13 Dec, 2024, 05.14 PM IST
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, boost to brewers and enthusiastsUNESCO has recognized traditional Japanese sake-making as intangible cultural heritage. This prestigious designation honors the thousand-ye...
05 Dec, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
Japanese alcoholic beverage maker Suntory sets up India subsidiarySuntory India, led by Tak Niinami, expands its iconic beverage brands like Yamazaki and Jim Beam in India. With a revenue of USD 20.9 billi...
27 Jun, 2024, 08.25 PM IST
Trains packed with commuters as Japan fully ends Covid-19 emergencyThe emergency measures, in place for more than half of the country including Tokyo, ended Thursday following a steady fall in new caseloads...
01 Oct, 2021, 10.35 AM IST
Topix closes at near one-month high as Japansese investors await earningsNikkei share average closed 0.52% higher at 28,718.24, while the broader Topix gained 0.73% to 1,967.64, its highest close since June 16.
13 Jul, 2021, 02.22 PM IST
Tokyo 2020 organisers ban alcohol, defend allowing spectatorsMedia reports that organisers were considering allowing alcohol consumption in Olympics venues provoked a public outcry earlier this week, ...
23 Jun, 2021, 09.15 AM IST
No cheers or bubbly toasts: Alcohol may be banned at the Tokyo OlympicsOrganisers have yet to decide on a policy, which is expected by the end of the month.
10 Jun, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
Is the Japanese drink beer or wine? Does it even matter?'Sake' in Japanese could refer to any alcoholic drink, so you have to specifically say 'nihonshu' to get the rice brew.
19 Aug, 2018, 11.04 AM IST
Coca-Cola launches first boozy drink in Japan - and the recipe is a closely-guarded secretThree new "Lemon-Do" drinks will be available in the southern Kyushu region of Japan.
29 May, 2018, 02.12 PM IST
Watching your weight can increase your lifespan by upto seven yearsPeople who don't smoke, consume alcohol moderately and maintain a healthy weight may live longer.
21 Jul, 2017, 06.59 PM IST
Restaurant Review: Japanese reinvented @ AoiAoi does not serve 100% authentic Japanese food. They serve contemporary food that's fun and heavily influenced by Japanese elements.
01 Aug, 2014, 01.24 PM IST
- Japanese sake eyes French wine lists
Nestled among the towering shelves of a top Paris wine merchant, Japanese characters stand out from a dark bottleneck: sake is carving out ...
04 Oct, 2007, 08.36 AM IST
- Samurais shake it up for your 'Sake'
Sake, the Japanese alcoholic beverage, is emerging as a lifestyle drink of the elite Indian consumer.
22 Jul, 2006, 12.00 AM IST